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Yellow Creek Falls

Graham County, North Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
26 ft (8 m)
Location
Graham County, North Carolina
Access status
Signed trail on protected land open to the public
The walk
About 0.3 to 0.4 miles each way
Ground & access
Moderate trail with steps, rocks and roots, mostly uphill on the way in. Rock scrambling near the falls; wet rocks are slippery.
NC Waterfalls (legacy site): Yellow Creek Falls near Robbinsville

Yellow Creek Falls is a waterfall about 15 to 30 feet high, with cascades below it, on Yellow Creek, a tributary of the Cheoah River. The legacy NC Waterfalls page says the falls are on private property but the public is welcome; Waterfall Hero says the land is protected by the National Wild Turkey Federation. From the gravel parking area at the trailhead sign, follow the obvious trail upstream beside the creek. After about 0.3 miles the trail leaves sight of the creek, then descends to a large boulder with a view of the falls. Scramble down to the left for more views. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Yellow Creek Falls trail from US 129 west of Robbinsville

Waterfall Hero gives a 0.6 mile hike length and about a third of a mile to the base. The legacy NC Waterfalls page gives about 0.4 miles with less than 200 feet of climbing.

Moderate trail with steps, rocks and roots, mostly uphill on the way in. Rock scrambling near the falls; wet rocks are slippery.

Where to start

Gravel parking area on the right of US 129 (Tapoco Road), about 10.8 to 10.9 miles west of downtown Robbinsville, just past Yellow Creek Road, with a sign reading Yellow Creek Falls.

Timing & water

Year-round.

Before you go

No fee or reservation is mentioned.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Graham County, North Carolina.

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